After 37 years of marriage and four grown children, my husband and I decided it was time for a second honeymoon - an indulgence just for us. We were uncertain about our destination, there are so many exotic and tempting options to choose from, until my husband read somewhere that the Fijians have been judged as some of the happiest people in the world.

Zanzibar. Exotic by name and exotic in every sense. The word ‘Zanzibar’ became well known publicly in 2001 when the cologne for men ‘Zanzibar’ was launched by Van Cleef and Arpels. The fragrance was an aura of mystery, allure and exotic spices and a symbolism of the intriguing island near the east coast of Africa known as ‘Spice Island’ or Zanzibar.

Be it a Great Barrier Reef honeymoon that’s packed full of memorable adventures or a more private interlude, honeymooners will experience the ultimate in romantic escapism and wedded bliss whilst on Orpheus.

Luxury sailing experts, The Moorings, are offering guests an unparalleled escape to Tonga with set ten day or free roaming itineraries. Sail in blissfully remote and exquisite locations across Tonga’s 171 islands on self-skippered bareboat sailing holidays.

So you’re in love! True love!!! You got engaged! You’re both overjoyed, revelling in the heady buzz of loved-up-couple selfies, nonchalant waves of the engagement ring, and discussions on the hitherto unimportant fact that roses don’t naturally bloom all year round, nor are they generally red.

So you’re in love! True love!!! You got engaged! You’re both overjoyed, revelling in the heady buzz of loved-up-couple selfies, nonchalant waves of the engagement ring, and discussions on the hitherto unimportant fact that roses don’t naturally bloom all year round, nor are they generally red.